School Day Task Force Legislative Report...In particular, Task Force members discussed the CWU...
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REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE
School Day Task Force
2019
Authorizing legislation RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260
Chris Reykdal Superintendent of Public Instruction
Prepared by
Andrea Cobb Executive Director of the Center for the Improvement of Student
Learning
andreacobbk12waus | 360-725-6052
Cindy Rockholt NBCT Assistant Superintendent of Educator Growth and
Development
cindyrockholtk12waus | 360-725-6442
Michaela W Miller EdD NBCT Deputy Superintendent
michaelamillerk12waus | 360-725-6343
Tennille Jeffries-Simmons Assistant Superintendent of System and School
Improvement
tennillejeffries-simmonsk12waus | 360-725-4960
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary3
Background3
Summary of Task Force Work4
Themes 7
Themes from the Task Force 8
Students amp Equity8
Educators are Professionals 8
Educators Beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers 10
Certificated Salaries 10
Recommendations 11
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort 11
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models 12
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup 13
Conclusion and Next Steps 14
Appendices
Appendix A Task Force Member List 15
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo 17
Appendix C Learning Policy Institute MemomdashUsing Learning Time Effectively for Students and
Teachers 26
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity 41
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington Public School Teachers Spend Their Work
Days 61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State 62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated
Instructional Staff Draft 63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference
Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Draft 64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format Draft 65
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Executive Summary
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo
In August 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened the School Day
Task Force The Task Force met three times over the summer and fall to carry out the assigned
objectives The Task Force reviewed international national and statewide research and data
explored various organizational structures around issues of equity time and learning and
provided feedback to Superintendent Reykdal as he concluded with the following set of
recommendations
bull Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
The three segments of a teacherrsquos professional time (ie actual time providing direct
instruction additional teacher work time in the school building and actual teacher work
time outside of the school building) should be the standard expectation for describing
the time of a professional educator using the teacher evaluation criterion and totaling
approximately between 1600ndash1950 hours
bull Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More
Effective International Models
Washington state should look forward in researching and designing a long-term funding
model that transforms Washingtonrsquos teacher time to match more effective international
models Transforming our teacher time could result in reforms such as reduced class
sizes and overall caseloads for educators as well as fewer teaching periods for middle
and secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special
education teachers
bull Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
Direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one conducted by
Central Washington University (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15
Background
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo In August of 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened
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the School Day Task Force for the first of its three meetings Subsequent meetings took place
in October and December
This report describes the work of the Task Force The report ends with recommendations to the
Legislature that will do two things
1 Provide greater clarity about the expectations of professional educator time and the
basic education funding provided for that time
2 Provide the Legislature with information on better ways of balancing the responsibilities
and professional expectations of educators The purpose of this is to recommend
equitable policies and practices that more effectively meet the needs of students and
their learning
State law mandated the specific considerations of the Task Force The law required the Task
Force to review the professional responsibilities time and effort required for educators to
provide basic education outside the number of hours and duties covered by state funding
These additional duties include but are not limited to providing direct instruction to students
the necessary preparations planning and coordination for instruction meeting and
collaborating with parents guardians and other staff and the necessary evaluation of student
learning
Task Force membership represented diverse school districts and education stakeholders
representing the following organizations
Tribal Leaders Congress Washington Association of School
Educational Opportunity Gap Administrators
Oversight and Accountability Washington Education Association
Committee Washington Association of School
Association of Washington Business Business Officials
Association of Washington School Washington State Board of
Principals Education
Bilingual Education Advisory Washington State School Directorsrsquo
Committee Association
Partnership for Learning Washington State Parent-Teacher
Public School Employees Association and
Special Education Advisory Council Washington Teacher Advisory
Council (see Appendix A)
Summary of Task Force Work
Washington state policymakers have a long history of establishing and strengthening the
teaching profession Existing statutes and rules generally focus on educator preparation
educator evaluations and student learning expectations Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
28A15021RCW 28A655070 (basic education and state learning standards) RCW 28A405100
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(teacher evaluation criteria) RCW 28A150260 (instructional hours and basic education funding
model assumptions for time) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 181-79A-206
(teaching standards and certification requirements) A review of these existing statutes and
rules does little to define the daily or annual expectations of educators in relationship to the
time they are provided to deliver the statersquos program of basic education
Each Task Force meeting had a distinct focus and the purpose of each focus was to provide
the Task Force membership with a common base for their discussions The focus of the first
meeting was on relevant state national and international educational research and
instructional practices associated with teacher responsibilities and teacher time The group
reviewed and discussed four sources Key ideas from each of these sources are below
Education Commission of the States Memo Statutory definitions of teacher
responsibilities and scope of work research on best practices for planning and
professional development time including state policy examples teacherstudent ratio
adjustments made by some states state examples focused on improving teacher quality
two state examples of policy changes to salary schedules and various resources that
examine the role of collective bargaining in public education (see Appendix B)
Learning Policy Institute Memo and Time Learning and Equity Presentation
Comparison of required hours delivering instruction to students relative to the United
States and other parts of the world teacherrsquos collaborative role in school improvement
interruptions to instructional time in high-poverty schools and examples of school
schedule redesign (see Appendices C and D)
Central Washington University (CWU) Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days Central Washington Universityrsquos
College of Education was directed by the 2013ndash15 Washington State Operating Budget
(Sec 609) to conduct a study identifying the duties encompassed in the typical workday
of the state-funded teacher More than 5000 teachers participated in the study
Classroom planning or assessment direct contact time with students preparation for
state examinations professional development and communication with
parentsguardians were among the activities that CWU tracked (see Appendix E)
Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State
Washington statersquos teacher evaluation framework provides clear and specific
descriptions of teacher activities and behaviors that result in student learning Domains
1 and 4 include the descriptions of effective planning for instruction knowing onersquos
students and meeting student learning needs planning for learning to occur and
addressing various types of learning needs providing various opportunities for student
learning effective practices for lesson planning and self-assessment of instructional
practice based on student learning effective communication with families and other
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professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
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the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
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either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
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Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
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6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
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each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
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describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
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instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
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and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary3
Background3
Summary of Task Force Work4
Themes 7
Themes from the Task Force 8
Students amp Equity8
Educators are Professionals 8
Educators Beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers 10
Certificated Salaries 10
Recommendations 11
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort 11
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models 12
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup 13
Conclusion and Next Steps 14
Appendices
Appendix A Task Force Member List 15
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo 17
Appendix C Learning Policy Institute MemomdashUsing Learning Time Effectively for Students and
Teachers 26
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity 41
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington Public School Teachers Spend Their Work
Days 61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State 62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated
Instructional Staff Draft 63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference
Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Draft 64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format Draft 65
2
Executive Summary
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo
In August 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened the School Day
Task Force The Task Force met three times over the summer and fall to carry out the assigned
objectives The Task Force reviewed international national and statewide research and data
explored various organizational structures around issues of equity time and learning and
provided feedback to Superintendent Reykdal as he concluded with the following set of
recommendations
bull Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
The three segments of a teacherrsquos professional time (ie actual time providing direct
instruction additional teacher work time in the school building and actual teacher work
time outside of the school building) should be the standard expectation for describing
the time of a professional educator using the teacher evaluation criterion and totaling
approximately between 1600ndash1950 hours
bull Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More
Effective International Models
Washington state should look forward in researching and designing a long-term funding
model that transforms Washingtonrsquos teacher time to match more effective international
models Transforming our teacher time could result in reforms such as reduced class
sizes and overall caseloads for educators as well as fewer teaching periods for middle
and secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special
education teachers
bull Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
Direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one conducted by
Central Washington University (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15
Background
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo In August of 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened
3
the School Day Task Force for the first of its three meetings Subsequent meetings took place
in October and December
This report describes the work of the Task Force The report ends with recommendations to the
Legislature that will do two things
1 Provide greater clarity about the expectations of professional educator time and the
basic education funding provided for that time
2 Provide the Legislature with information on better ways of balancing the responsibilities
and professional expectations of educators The purpose of this is to recommend
equitable policies and practices that more effectively meet the needs of students and
their learning
State law mandated the specific considerations of the Task Force The law required the Task
Force to review the professional responsibilities time and effort required for educators to
provide basic education outside the number of hours and duties covered by state funding
These additional duties include but are not limited to providing direct instruction to students
the necessary preparations planning and coordination for instruction meeting and
collaborating with parents guardians and other staff and the necessary evaluation of student
learning
Task Force membership represented diverse school districts and education stakeholders
representing the following organizations
Tribal Leaders Congress Washington Association of School
Educational Opportunity Gap Administrators
Oversight and Accountability Washington Education Association
Committee Washington Association of School
Association of Washington Business Business Officials
Association of Washington School Washington State Board of
Principals Education
Bilingual Education Advisory Washington State School Directorsrsquo
Committee Association
Partnership for Learning Washington State Parent-Teacher
Public School Employees Association and
Special Education Advisory Council Washington Teacher Advisory
Council (see Appendix A)
Summary of Task Force Work
Washington state policymakers have a long history of establishing and strengthening the
teaching profession Existing statutes and rules generally focus on educator preparation
educator evaluations and student learning expectations Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
28A15021RCW 28A655070 (basic education and state learning standards) RCW 28A405100
4
(teacher evaluation criteria) RCW 28A150260 (instructional hours and basic education funding
model assumptions for time) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 181-79A-206
(teaching standards and certification requirements) A review of these existing statutes and
rules does little to define the daily or annual expectations of educators in relationship to the
time they are provided to deliver the statersquos program of basic education
Each Task Force meeting had a distinct focus and the purpose of each focus was to provide
the Task Force membership with a common base for their discussions The focus of the first
meeting was on relevant state national and international educational research and
instructional practices associated with teacher responsibilities and teacher time The group
reviewed and discussed four sources Key ideas from each of these sources are below
Education Commission of the States Memo Statutory definitions of teacher
responsibilities and scope of work research on best practices for planning and
professional development time including state policy examples teacherstudent ratio
adjustments made by some states state examples focused on improving teacher quality
two state examples of policy changes to salary schedules and various resources that
examine the role of collective bargaining in public education (see Appendix B)
Learning Policy Institute Memo and Time Learning and Equity Presentation
Comparison of required hours delivering instruction to students relative to the United
States and other parts of the world teacherrsquos collaborative role in school improvement
interruptions to instructional time in high-poverty schools and examples of school
schedule redesign (see Appendices C and D)
Central Washington University (CWU) Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days Central Washington Universityrsquos
College of Education was directed by the 2013ndash15 Washington State Operating Budget
(Sec 609) to conduct a study identifying the duties encompassed in the typical workday
of the state-funded teacher More than 5000 teachers participated in the study
Classroom planning or assessment direct contact time with students preparation for
state examinations professional development and communication with
parentsguardians were among the activities that CWU tracked (see Appendix E)
Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State
Washington statersquos teacher evaluation framework provides clear and specific
descriptions of teacher activities and behaviors that result in student learning Domains
1 and 4 include the descriptions of effective planning for instruction knowing onersquos
students and meeting student learning needs planning for learning to occur and
addressing various types of learning needs providing various opportunities for student
learning effective practices for lesson planning and self-assessment of instructional
practice based on student learning effective communication with families and other
5
professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
6
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
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Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Executive Summary
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo
In August 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened the School Day
Task Force The Task Force met three times over the summer and fall to carry out the assigned
objectives The Task Force reviewed international national and statewide research and data
explored various organizational structures around issues of equity time and learning and
provided feedback to Superintendent Reykdal as he concluded with the following set of
recommendations
bull Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
The three segments of a teacherrsquos professional time (ie actual time providing direct
instruction additional teacher work time in the school building and actual teacher work
time outside of the school building) should be the standard expectation for describing
the time of a professional educator using the teacher evaluation criterion and totaling
approximately between 1600ndash1950 hours
bull Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More
Effective International Models
Washington state should look forward in researching and designing a long-term funding
model that transforms Washingtonrsquos teacher time to match more effective international
models Transforming our teacher time could result in reforms such as reduced class
sizes and overall caseloads for educators as well as fewer teaching periods for middle
and secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special
education teachers
bull Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
Direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one conducted by
Central Washington University (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15
Background
Senate Bill 6362 (2018) directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to
ldquodefine the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory
program of basic education under RCW [Revised Code of Washington] 28A150220 and
28A150260rdquo In August of 2018 Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal convened
3
the School Day Task Force for the first of its three meetings Subsequent meetings took place
in October and December
This report describes the work of the Task Force The report ends with recommendations to the
Legislature that will do two things
1 Provide greater clarity about the expectations of professional educator time and the
basic education funding provided for that time
2 Provide the Legislature with information on better ways of balancing the responsibilities
and professional expectations of educators The purpose of this is to recommend
equitable policies and practices that more effectively meet the needs of students and
their learning
State law mandated the specific considerations of the Task Force The law required the Task
Force to review the professional responsibilities time and effort required for educators to
provide basic education outside the number of hours and duties covered by state funding
These additional duties include but are not limited to providing direct instruction to students
the necessary preparations planning and coordination for instruction meeting and
collaborating with parents guardians and other staff and the necessary evaluation of student
learning
Task Force membership represented diverse school districts and education stakeholders
representing the following organizations
Tribal Leaders Congress Washington Association of School
Educational Opportunity Gap Administrators
Oversight and Accountability Washington Education Association
Committee Washington Association of School
Association of Washington Business Business Officials
Association of Washington School Washington State Board of
Principals Education
Bilingual Education Advisory Washington State School Directorsrsquo
Committee Association
Partnership for Learning Washington State Parent-Teacher
Public School Employees Association and
Special Education Advisory Council Washington Teacher Advisory
Council (see Appendix A)
Summary of Task Force Work
Washington state policymakers have a long history of establishing and strengthening the
teaching profession Existing statutes and rules generally focus on educator preparation
educator evaluations and student learning expectations Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
28A15021RCW 28A655070 (basic education and state learning standards) RCW 28A405100
4
(teacher evaluation criteria) RCW 28A150260 (instructional hours and basic education funding
model assumptions for time) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 181-79A-206
(teaching standards and certification requirements) A review of these existing statutes and
rules does little to define the daily or annual expectations of educators in relationship to the
time they are provided to deliver the statersquos program of basic education
Each Task Force meeting had a distinct focus and the purpose of each focus was to provide
the Task Force membership with a common base for their discussions The focus of the first
meeting was on relevant state national and international educational research and
instructional practices associated with teacher responsibilities and teacher time The group
reviewed and discussed four sources Key ideas from each of these sources are below
Education Commission of the States Memo Statutory definitions of teacher
responsibilities and scope of work research on best practices for planning and
professional development time including state policy examples teacherstudent ratio
adjustments made by some states state examples focused on improving teacher quality
two state examples of policy changes to salary schedules and various resources that
examine the role of collective bargaining in public education (see Appendix B)
Learning Policy Institute Memo and Time Learning and Equity Presentation
Comparison of required hours delivering instruction to students relative to the United
States and other parts of the world teacherrsquos collaborative role in school improvement
interruptions to instructional time in high-poverty schools and examples of school
schedule redesign (see Appendices C and D)
Central Washington University (CWU) Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days Central Washington Universityrsquos
College of Education was directed by the 2013ndash15 Washington State Operating Budget
(Sec 609) to conduct a study identifying the duties encompassed in the typical workday
of the state-funded teacher More than 5000 teachers participated in the study
Classroom planning or assessment direct contact time with students preparation for
state examinations professional development and communication with
parentsguardians were among the activities that CWU tracked (see Appendix E)
Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State
Washington statersquos teacher evaluation framework provides clear and specific
descriptions of teacher activities and behaviors that result in student learning Domains
1 and 4 include the descriptions of effective planning for instruction knowing onersquos
students and meeting student learning needs planning for learning to occur and
addressing various types of learning needs providing various opportunities for student
learning effective practices for lesson planning and self-assessment of instructional
practice based on student learning effective communication with families and other
5
professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
6
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
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Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
the School Day Task Force for the first of its three meetings Subsequent meetings took place
in October and December
This report describes the work of the Task Force The report ends with recommendations to the
Legislature that will do two things
1 Provide greater clarity about the expectations of professional educator time and the
basic education funding provided for that time
2 Provide the Legislature with information on better ways of balancing the responsibilities
and professional expectations of educators The purpose of this is to recommend
equitable policies and practices that more effectively meet the needs of students and
their learning
State law mandated the specific considerations of the Task Force The law required the Task
Force to review the professional responsibilities time and effort required for educators to
provide basic education outside the number of hours and duties covered by state funding
These additional duties include but are not limited to providing direct instruction to students
the necessary preparations planning and coordination for instruction meeting and
collaborating with parents guardians and other staff and the necessary evaluation of student
learning
Task Force membership represented diverse school districts and education stakeholders
representing the following organizations
Tribal Leaders Congress Washington Association of School
Educational Opportunity Gap Administrators
Oversight and Accountability Washington Education Association
Committee Washington Association of School
Association of Washington Business Business Officials
Association of Washington School Washington State Board of
Principals Education
Bilingual Education Advisory Washington State School Directorsrsquo
Committee Association
Partnership for Learning Washington State Parent-Teacher
Public School Employees Association and
Special Education Advisory Council Washington Teacher Advisory
Council (see Appendix A)
Summary of Task Force Work
Washington state policymakers have a long history of establishing and strengthening the
teaching profession Existing statutes and rules generally focus on educator preparation
educator evaluations and student learning expectations Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
28A15021RCW 28A655070 (basic education and state learning standards) RCW 28A405100
4
(teacher evaluation criteria) RCW 28A150260 (instructional hours and basic education funding
model assumptions for time) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 181-79A-206
(teaching standards and certification requirements) A review of these existing statutes and
rules does little to define the daily or annual expectations of educators in relationship to the
time they are provided to deliver the statersquos program of basic education
Each Task Force meeting had a distinct focus and the purpose of each focus was to provide
the Task Force membership with a common base for their discussions The focus of the first
meeting was on relevant state national and international educational research and
instructional practices associated with teacher responsibilities and teacher time The group
reviewed and discussed four sources Key ideas from each of these sources are below
Education Commission of the States Memo Statutory definitions of teacher
responsibilities and scope of work research on best practices for planning and
professional development time including state policy examples teacherstudent ratio
adjustments made by some states state examples focused on improving teacher quality
two state examples of policy changes to salary schedules and various resources that
examine the role of collective bargaining in public education (see Appendix B)
Learning Policy Institute Memo and Time Learning and Equity Presentation
Comparison of required hours delivering instruction to students relative to the United
States and other parts of the world teacherrsquos collaborative role in school improvement
interruptions to instructional time in high-poverty schools and examples of school
schedule redesign (see Appendices C and D)
Central Washington University (CWU) Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days Central Washington Universityrsquos
College of Education was directed by the 2013ndash15 Washington State Operating Budget
(Sec 609) to conduct a study identifying the duties encompassed in the typical workday
of the state-funded teacher More than 5000 teachers participated in the study
Classroom planning or assessment direct contact time with students preparation for
state examinations professional development and communication with
parentsguardians were among the activities that CWU tracked (see Appendix E)
Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State
Washington statersquos teacher evaluation framework provides clear and specific
descriptions of teacher activities and behaviors that result in student learning Domains
1 and 4 include the descriptions of effective planning for instruction knowing onersquos
students and meeting student learning needs planning for learning to occur and
addressing various types of learning needs providing various opportunities for student
learning effective practices for lesson planning and self-assessment of instructional
practice based on student learning effective communication with families and other
5
professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
6
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
Bibliography
Alexander K L Entwisle D R amp Olson L S (2007) Lasting consequences of the summer learning
gap American Sociological Review 72(2) 167ndash180
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Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
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talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
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Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
(teacher evaluation criteria) RCW 28A150260 (instructional hours and basic education funding
model assumptions for time) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 181-79A-206
(teaching standards and certification requirements) A review of these existing statutes and
rules does little to define the daily or annual expectations of educators in relationship to the
time they are provided to deliver the statersquos program of basic education
Each Task Force meeting had a distinct focus and the purpose of each focus was to provide
the Task Force membership with a common base for their discussions The focus of the first
meeting was on relevant state national and international educational research and
instructional practices associated with teacher responsibilities and teacher time The group
reviewed and discussed four sources Key ideas from each of these sources are below
Education Commission of the States Memo Statutory definitions of teacher
responsibilities and scope of work research on best practices for planning and
professional development time including state policy examples teacherstudent ratio
adjustments made by some states state examples focused on improving teacher quality
two state examples of policy changes to salary schedules and various resources that
examine the role of collective bargaining in public education (see Appendix B)
Learning Policy Institute Memo and Time Learning and Equity Presentation
Comparison of required hours delivering instruction to students relative to the United
States and other parts of the world teacherrsquos collaborative role in school improvement
interruptions to instructional time in high-poverty schools and examples of school
schedule redesign (see Appendices C and D)
Central Washington University (CWU) Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days Central Washington Universityrsquos
College of Education was directed by the 2013ndash15 Washington State Operating Budget
(Sec 609) to conduct a study identifying the duties encompassed in the typical workday
of the state-funded teacher More than 5000 teachers participated in the study
Classroom planning or assessment direct contact time with students preparation for
state examinations professional development and communication with
parentsguardians were among the activities that CWU tracked (see Appendix E)
Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011) Rubrics by Washington State
Washington statersquos teacher evaluation framework provides clear and specific
descriptions of teacher activities and behaviors that result in student learning Domains
1 and 4 include the descriptions of effective planning for instruction knowing onersquos
students and meeting student learning needs planning for learning to occur and
addressing various types of learning needs providing various opportunities for student
learning effective practices for lesson planning and self-assessment of instructional
practice based on student learning effective communication with families and other
5
professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
6
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
-
also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
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service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
professionals and professionalism with students and all members of school
communities (see Appendix F)
Subsequent Task Force meetings included reviews of current Washington state statutory
definitions of instructional time and the teacher workday These statutes outline the minimum
expectations of all school districts across the state with respect to instructional time and
teacher working conditions Specifically the law requires school districts to make available an
average of 1000 hours of instruction in grades Kndash8 and 1080 hours of instruction in grades 9ndash
12 on an annual basis1 This is the equivalent of between 56 and 60 instructional hours per
day Within this day the law also requires school districts to make provisions for each
certificated staff person to have a reasonable lunch period of not less than 30 continuous
minutes per day with no assigned responsibilities2
In addition to specifying how school districts assign a portion of certificated staff time within
the student day the law also requires districts to adopt a policy outlining when teachers and
other certificated personnel will be present at their respective schools before and after the
school day3 This second subject while clearly stated as a local board policy requirement is
often arrived at through the process of local collective bargaining According to the vast
majority teacher contracts land on 75 hours as a standard teacher workday inclusive of a
duty-free lunch (75 hours x 180 days = 1350 building hours in a year)
In particular Task Force members discussed the CWU Teacher Time Study research which
indicated that Washingtonrsquos teachers work significantly longer than 75 hours per day The
teachers who were studied actually spent 89 hours per day and 445 hours per week during
the school year working A typical school year calendar includes 36 weeks These hours were
not inclusive of time ldquooutside of the school buildingrdquo In adding time for work ldquooutside of
school buildingrdquo we can turn to two additional studies that similarly suggest hours in excess of
the standard teacher workday The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) produced the TALIS 2013 report which concluded that on average American teachers
were working 54 hours per week4
In addition a report from the Scholastic and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that
teachers were averaging 53-hour workweeks Based on analysis of several data points the
range of hours for professional educators is between 445ndash54 hours per week5 Variables across
1 RCW 28A150220 Basic educationmdashMinimum instructional requirementsmdashProgram accessibilitymdashRules 2 RCW 28A405460 Lunch period for certificated employees 3 RCW 28A405466 Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after schoolmdashPolicy 4 OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en 5 Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
6
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
the research and the length of time since these studies were conducted may broaden or
change that range
Pulling together related studies from the state national and international research we
estimate that teachers work between 1600ndash1950 hours throughout the year This
demonstrates that Washington certificated educators are full-time employees who in fact
carry out a yearrsquos worth of work compressed and driven by the traditional 180-day school
calendar
The Task Force also reviewed current basic education funding model assumptions that
determine both the number of teachers allocated to school districts by the state as well as how
much teaching and planning time the state assigns per teacher
There are three components of the basic education funding law that informed what the Task
Force referred to as ldquofunded teacher timerdquo (RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260) First the law
draws on the minimum instructional hours requirement reference above as the basis for the
number of student instructional hours that certificated teachers need to be available to cover
Second the law specifies funded class sizes that teachers are divided over Finally the funding
model allows for a minimum of one planning period for each funded teacher that is expressed
in the form of a percentage of a teacherrsquos workday
This review shows that existing statutes address the following
Direct Instructional time
Availability before and after school (locally bargained and adopted as local board
policy)
Lunch break
Planning period
In the third and final meeting the Task Force reviewed information presented in the first two
meetings funding data from the first three months of district payroll for the new 2018ndash19
school year and discussed possible recommendations in preparation for the final report
Together the content of each meeting provided Task Force members with access to common
information ranging from the actual experiences and expectations of teachers in districts
funded work time and the minimum requirements of the law
Themes
The following sections contain discussion themes from School Day Task Force meetings as well
as Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations These themes are meant to reflect areas of
7
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
-
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
-
2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
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Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
either general support or frequent discussion among Task Force members and surfacing this
information is one way to acknowledge the investment of time and input by Task Force
members as they informed these recommendations Included with each theme is some
additional background to expand upon it The recommendations represent those from
Superintendent Reykdal who considered the valuable and varying insight experiences and
interests expressed by Task Force members
Themes from Task Force Discussions
Students amp Equity
Task Force participants routinely grounded their work in the needs of students and described
their work in terms of systematically addressing equity and providing every student with
opportunities to learn Discussions focused on how to make sure all students including
students of color students with disabilities students who receive English learner services and
students experiencing poverty have access to the right amount of learning time for them
Discussions were in response to the topic at hand and the information or research provided
For example the brief from the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reminded the group that
ldquorethinking time is not a new issuerdquo The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
instead of time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we
trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary
marking its limitsrdquo (p 31) In addition LPI noted ldquothe redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all studentsrdquo (LPI
2018) Task Force discussions about the importance of time as a matter of student achievement
and equity were a recurring theme throughout Task Force meetings
Educators are Professionals
Another consistent point of discussion was the desire to acknowledge and describe certificated
staff as highly trained professionals who perform complex full time work compressed in the
traditional 180-day school calendar There was also considerable discussion about the various
professionals that make up a school and district staff Throughout the Task Force discussions
the group acknowledged that Educational Staff Associates (ESAs) paraeducators principals
and other support staff are critical components to healthy vibrant and positive school climate
culture and student learning
This compression (in a 180-day school calendar) leads to inaccurate assumptions about
educators as ldquopart-time employeesrdquo or ldquohaving summers offrdquo The reality is that educators are
working as full-time employees when considering the following elements of their work or time
as described in the educational research shared with the Task Force
8
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
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describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
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document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students (ldquoteaching timerdquo) 1000ndash
1080 hours per year
Additional teacher work time (in school building)
Actual teacher work time (outside of school building)
Teachers from the Central Washington University (CWU) research report an additional 14
hours longer than the contracted day for both in school building and out of school building
time completing non-instructional activities
The complex nature of requirements expected of teachers was another element of the Task
Force review and discussion Washington state has a robust suite of current statutory
requirements that provide the context for entry into the profession and advanced certification
as well as clear expectations defining the professional duties and responsibilities of educators
Every teacher is expected to address the following requirements
Washington State Basic Education Act and State Learning Standards (RCW
28A15021 and RCW 28A655070)mdashBasic education in Washington state is defined by
the Legislature (RCW 28A150210) As required by state law the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) develops the states learning standards
(RCW 28A655070) and oversees support for implementation and assessment of the
standards Learning standards define what all students need to know and be able to do
at each grade level Educators in Washington state are charged with understanding how
to teach to those standards and provide all students access to meeting and growing
along the continuum of the standards In addition these expectations illustrate the
difficulty of meeting Washington State Learning Standards with such diverse learning
needs of their students each school year
Washington State Teacher Evaluation Criterion and Frameworks (RCW 28A405100
and WAC 392-191A-120)mdashBeginning in 2010 the Legislature adopted new teacher and
principal evaluation criteria through RCW 28A405100 Since the 2017ndash18 school year
all Washington state teachers and principals are required to be evaluated either on a
comprehensive or focused evaluation through one of three instructional frameworks
adopted through rule (WAC 392-191A-120) The standards for evaluating professional
educators is defined through the eight teacher and principal criteria as outlined in RCW
28A405100
1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices
3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing specific strategies
to address those needs
4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
5 Fostering and managing a safe positive learning environment
9
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
-
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
6 Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student
learning
7 Communicating and collaborating with families and school community
8 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional
practice and student learning
Washington state teaching standards and certification (RCW 28A410 WAC 181-
79A-206)mdashAll teachers and ESAs in Washington must be certificated The initial
residency certification is based on a rigorous set of teaching standards as established in
rule (WAC 181-79A-206) Washington is one of 12 states that have an independent
standards board that governs educator certification policy The Professional Educator
Standards Board (PESB) sets policy around teacher principal and superintendent
certification in Washington
Educators beyond Certificated Classroom Teachers
Task Force members discussed the question of whether the cited statutes may have limited a
necessary larger discussion by focusing so narrowly on certificated classroom teachers
Ensuring equitable policies and practices more effectively meet the needs of students and their
learning involves other educators such as principals school counselors paraeducators among
others In addition among classroom teachers there are various roles and responsibilities
designed to meet the needs of student groups with differing needs For example certificated
classroom teachers supporting students with disabilities have different responsibilities and
requirements on their time Likewise the requirements and responsibilities of building
administrators was an element of Task Force discussions exploring how better to define time
Task Force members often referenced that talking about certificated instructional staff without
addressing the important and skillful collaboration between of various types of school staff is
not in the best interest of students
Certificated Salaries
Task Force members did not have broad agreement on the relevance of salaries to the Task
Forcersquos work the topic of certificated salaries is included as a theme as it was a recurring topic
in Task Force meetings Washington state has statutorily increased compensation for educators
over the last two years Additional state funds combined with local collective bargaining
appears to have moved salaries to competitive levels across the state These competitive
salaries will begin to address needed solutions to increasingly challenging recruitment and
retention issues across the state
A review of initial financial information reported to OSPI by school districts seems to indicate
that substantial amounts of supplemental contract compensation has been absorbed into base
compensation amounts The Legislaturersquos decision to use a regional funding model results in
statewide averages related to total compensation for certificated staff being less meaningful
however there is a clear indication salaries have increased overall The aggregate of districts in
10
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
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describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
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document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
each of the regionalization categories (10 106 112 etc) saw similar percentage increases in
net salary from 2017ndash18 to 2018ndash19 Three documents were shared at the final Task Force
meeting on December 7 2018 to illustrate this information based on initial information
reported by school districts (see Appendix GndashI)
The following notes should be taken into consideration regarding the initial financial
information on certificated salaries (eg Appendix GndashI)
1 Appendix I should be used carefully before drawing definitive conclusions The salaries
represented in Table 5 are statewide averages divided over the five different
regionalization factors They are also data collected from the S-275 which includes state
federal and local funding sources
2 There has been a changing definition of ldquomarket rate salariesrdquo over the past 20 years of
funding and compensation work In previous workgroups the definition of market rate
has depended on the charge of that Task Force and therefore there is not a consistent
and reliable comparison
3 In Appendix I Table 4 we can see the reliance on supplemental contracts has declined
sharply As there is not a consistent and uniform metric for enrichment defined in
statute caution should be used before drawing definitive conclusions about market rate
salaries and the obligations of a professional educator delivering basic education in the
context of a local school district
Recommendations
The following represents Superintendent Chris Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force These are not consensus recommendations each
member of the Task Force and the organizations or interests they represent may have drawn
different conclusions from the research and the work of the Task Force
Recommendation 1 Recognize Professional Responsibilities Time and Effort
When considering the topic of teacher time as described in this recommendation the ldquowhole
childrdquo needs of students should serve as the guiding principle or filter The Task Force charge
did not explicitly include a focus on student need from the school system beyond teacher time
described by teacher evaluation criteria Though this recommendation addressed thinking
about teacher time moving forward these decisions must include adequate time for recess for
lunch and for access to educators (outside of direct instruction) in order for desired student
success to be achieved State and local decisions about time that consider these values are in
the best interests of students
The Legislature defined in statute and should maintain the expectations of a professional
teacher under the definition of basic education As the Legislature considers what changes are
needed related to Senate Bill 6362 (2018) Superintendent Reykdal recommends they consider
11
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
describing professional educator time differently as part of a new definition of basic education
compensation for the program of basic education The new definition should include
Actual time providing direct instruction or services to students in proportion to
the basic education requirement of instructional hours
Additional teacher work time in the school building inclusive of various teacher
evaluation criterion such as planning and preparation working with families and
communities collaborating with other educational professionals and assessment
of student learning subject to local collective bargaining Building principals
district leadership and educators at the building level all play an important role
in this work The distribution of this time will likely vary from district to district
however it should be overtly connected to improving instructional practice and
student learning It should be structured observable and focused on
collaborative professional activities in line with school improvement plans
Actual teacher work time outside of the school building (non-directed)
representative of research-based annual workload of teachers minus the direct
instruction and additional building time This additional work time includes
planning preparation and assessment of student learning inclusive of various
teacher evaluation criterion
These three labels (ie actual time providing direct instruction additional teacher work time in
the school building and actual teacher work time outside of school building) for describing
time should be the standard expectation for describing the time of a professional educator In
addition state statute should reflect the full time nature of the employment of professional
educators ndash the CWU teacher time study and other cited studies suggests a total amount hours
between 1600 and 1950 throughout the year The distribution of time (associated with each of
the labels above) should remain subject to local collective bargaining unique district schedules
and with an eye to evolving past the traditional 180-day agrarian calendar The Legislature
should expect that such negotiations will likely result in varying timelines for implementation
from district to district Wages hours and working conditions are mandatory subjects of
collective bargaining
Recommendation 2 Transforming Washingtonrsquos Teacher Time to Match More Effective
International Models
The United States does not allocate adequate time for teacher planning and preparation family
and community engagement or assessment of student learning Engaging in these activities
either individually or with teams meaningfully contributes to the ability of professional
educators to address the unique learning needs of each student Expectations for educators
and state learning standards call for dedicated time inside of the school day to be provided
for activities that allow educators to more effectively address student needs Other countries
devote substantially more time for these activities by hiring additional staff and adjusting the
12
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
-
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
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State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
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opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
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Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
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Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
instructional hours delivered by each teacher without sacrificing the total instructional time
provided to students
Such substantial changes to our statersquos educational delivery model should be piloted
evaluated and scaled quickly Educators and school boards alike will be positioned to identify
different school calendars and they will find unique ways to address existing physical space
given the same number of student instructional hours will be spread over more educators
The Legislature should design a long-term funding model that reduces class sizes and overall
caseloads for educators This updated funding model should result in fewer students in
elementary classrooms and it should result in fewer teaching periods for middle and
secondary teachers providing for collaboration between general and special education
teachers
Washington state and the United States remain glued to an archaic agrarian calendar that is
effectively maintaining a factory model of educational delivery This model has resulted in an
overemphasis on large volumes of teacher instructional time at the expense of other teacher
responsibilities that are proven to create better outcomes for students and more sustainable
professional growth for educators Our state and nation are diverse and the need for teacher
collaboration preparation parent and family engagement and student data analysis to inform
differentiated instruction are essential to closing opportunity gaps and graduating ALL
students with a high-quality diploma
Our teachers work full time (between approximately 1600 and 1950 hours per year) but they
do it in a compressed calendar The expectations for essential work beyond direct instruction
are mounting and the system is inadequately attempting to outsource these additional
demands Parent outreach for example is increasingly becoming a separate position in a
school without the context of the actual student-teacher classroom relationship Hiring
additional educators and reducing the volume of teacher time on direct instruction provides
classroom teachers the necessary time for parent and family engagement planning for
differentiated instruction and other tailored supports
Recommendation 3 Authorize Additional Teacher Time Study and Workgroup
The Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct another Teacher Time Study similar to the one
conducted by CWU (see Appendix E) from 2013ndash15 While this study provided the Task Force
with important background the study was conducted before recent policy changes were put in
place such as the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPEP) system and locally bargained
changes brought on by Senate Bill 6362 (2018) An updated teacher time study would provide
additional valuable information for educators and policymakers alike
In addition the Legislature should direct OSPI to conduct a second time study to explore the
time demands of other essential school personnel Task Force members described the work of
classroom teachers being supported by other certificated personnel such as school counselors
13
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
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Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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22
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
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59
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Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
and school psychologists along with Education Support Personnel (ESP) and building
administrators Effective classroom instruction depends on effective school systems and other
types of education personnel provide and deliver these supports and services
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion Superintendent Reykdal met with the Task Force three times in 2018 ldquoto define
the duties and responsibilities that entail a lsquoschool dayrsquo under the statersquos statutory program of
basic education under RCW 28A150220 and 28A150260rdquo The three recommendations
outlined in this report represent Superintendent Reykdalrsquos recommendations based on
consideration and input from the diverse school districts and education stakeholders
represented on the School Day Task Force
Finally OSPI will convene the ldquostaffing enrichments taskforcerdquo outlined in Senate Bill 2242
(2017) Consistent with the statutory requirements outlined therein the workgroup will include
representatives from organizations representing teachers principals superintendents school
directors and their work will build on both the themes and recommendations contained in this
report
14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
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Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
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20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
22
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
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service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
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document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
APPENDICES
Appendix A Task Force Member List
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Amy Anderson Association of Washington
Business Association of Washington Business
Arden Watson Pilchuck Uniserv Council Washington Education Association
Bernie Thomas Lummi Nation Tribal Leaders Congress
Brian Jeffries Partnership for Learning Partnership for Learning
Concie Pedroza Seattle School District Bilingual Education Advisory Committee
Cris Turner Bonny Lake High School Sumner
School District Association of Washington School Principals
Dawna Hansen-
Murray Public School Employees Public School Employees
Freedom Johnson Lake Hills Elementary Bellevue
School District Washington Education Association
Frieda Takamura
Educational Opportunity Gap
Oversight and Accountability
Committee
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
Gary Cohn Everett School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Gina Yonts Association of Washington School
Principals Association of Washington School Principals
Janie White North Elementary Renton School
District Washington Education Association
Jenny Steele North Middle School Everett
School District Washington Education Association
Joel Aune Washington Association of School
Administrators
Washington Association of School
Administrators
John Bash Tumwater School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
JoLynn Berge Seattle School District Washington Association of School Business
Officials
Marnie Maraldo Issaquah School District Washington State School Directors
Association
Matt Charlton Manson School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
15
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
22
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Name Representing Appointing Organization
Michael Allen Freeman Elementary Freeman
School District Washington Education Association
Nancy Chamberlain Washington State Parent Teacher
Association Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Nathan Bowling Washington Teacher Advisory
Council Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Patty Wood Washington State Board of
Education Washington State Board of Education
Sarah Butcher Special Education Advisory Council Special Education Advisory Council
Shannon McCann Federal Way School District Washington Education Association
Shelley Redinger Spokane School District Washington Association of School
Administrators
Tim Garchow Washington State School Directors
Association
Washington State School Directors
Association
16
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Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
-
Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University Retrieved from
httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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contentuploads201611139941242532061TeacherRetention_Futernick07-3pdf
Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
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OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
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adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
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Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
Appendix B Education Commission of the States Memo
Response to information request
July 18 2018 Erin Whinnery amp Louisa Diffey
Ewhinneryecsorg amp Ldiffeyecsorg
This response was prepared for Michaela Miller Deputy Superintendent Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Your Question
You asked for background research that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos development of recommendations regarding a wide area of teachersrsquo professional responsibilities including duties
outside of instructional time instructional planning time and evaluation
Our Response
We have compiled a variety of policy topics that may be useful to the workgrouprsquos discussion Our
response is organized into seven main areas Click on each area to jump to the topic area
Defining teachers in policy teacher responsibilities and scope of work can often be found in state statute
We have provided examples of statutory definitions of ldquoteacherrdquo Planning and professional development time we have outlined research on best practices as well state
policy examples to support professional development
Instructional time and defining the school day here we review policy examples from some states that have considered substantial changes to school calendar and instructional time policy
Teacherstudent ratios as states have looked to improve teacher quality and student outcomes some have reviewed their teacherstudent ratios
Elevating the profession many educators and policymakers have considered ways to ensure that the teaching profession is considered equal to other professional careers Here we review research and state examples to improve teacher quality
Salary schedules intended to promote teacher recruitment salary schedules have come under scrutiny for not rewarding teacher performance We have provided two state policy examples of states that have made changes to their teacher salary schedules in response to legislative directives
Collective bargaining closely linked to salary schedules we have provided a variety of resources that examine the role of collective bargaining in public education
1 Defining teachers in policy
Teachers are generally defined as licensed and qualified employees who instruct students for a given
amount of time during the day Below we have included statutory definitions of teachers from a few
states Note that variations in responsibilities and scope of work exist across the states
State Definition Arizona ldquoCertificated teacherrdquo means a person who holds a certificate from the state board Ariz Rev Stat Ann sect 15-501 of education to work in the schools of this state and who is employed under
contract in a school district in a position that requires certification except a
psychologist or an administrator devoting less than 50 percent of his time to
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
17
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Teacher Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state
-
State Definition
classroom teaching
Colorado ldquoTeacherrdquo means any person who holds a teachers license issued pursuant to the provisions of Colo Rev Stat Ann sect 22- article 605 [hellip] and who is employed to instruct direct or supervise the instructional program 63-103 (West) ldquoTeacherrdquo does not include those persons holding authorizations and the chief administrative
officer of any school district 1 Colo Code Regs sect 301-3722605-R-201
California As used in this section [Accounting System Requirements] a ldquoteacherrdquo means an employee of the Cal Educ Code Ann sect district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties require him 41011 (West) to teach pupils of the district for at least one full instructional period each school day for which
the employee is employed In the case of a teacher employed to teach in an elementary school
an instructional period is a period of not less than 20 minutes In the case of a teacher employed
to teach in a secondary school an instructional period is the number of minutes equal to the
number of minutes of the regular academic period in the junior high school or high school in
which the teacher is employed to teach
For purposes of this section [Minimum Class Size Standards apportionments] a ldquofull- time Cal Educ Code Ann sect equivalent classroom teacherrdquo means an employee of an elementary high school or unified 41376 (West)
school district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications and whose duties
require him to teach pupils in the elementary schools of that district in regular day classes for the
full time for which he is employed during the regular school day
For purposes of this article [Teaching and Nonteaching Certificated Employee Ratioshellip] ldquoTeacherrdquo
Cal Educ Code Ann sect means an employee of a school district employed in a position requiring certification
41401 (West) qualifications whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in the
schools of that district for the full time for which he or she is employed ldquoTeacherrdquo includes but is not limited to teachers of special classes teachers of exceptional children teachers of pupils with
physical disabilities teachers of minors with intellectual disabilities substitute teachers
instructional television teachers specialist mathematics teachers specialist reading teachers
home and hospital teachers and learning disability group teachers
New Mexico ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who holds a level one two or three-A license and whose primary duty NM Stat Ann sect 22-1-2 is classroom instruction or the supervision below the school principal level of an instructional (West) program or whose duties include curriculum development peer intervention peer coaching or
mentoring or serving as a resource teacher for other teachers
Texas Tex Educ Code Ann sect 21201 (Vernon)
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a superintendent principal supervisor classroom teacher school counselor or
other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under
Subchapter B or a nurse The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a
probationary continuing or term contract [as defined] an existing contract or district policy
Utah Utah Code Ann sect 53A-6-111
ldquoTeacherrdquo means a person who currently holds a level 1 2 or 3 license
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
18
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2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
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Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
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in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
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ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
2 Planning and professional development time
Planning Time
NCTQ collects 50-state information on teacher planning time State-specific data on elementary and
secondary teacher planning time requirements can be accessed here Most states leave the decision up to the
local school district However some states do have specific requirements Examples include
State How much planning time does an
elementary teacher receive
How much planning time does a secondary
teacher receive
Arkansas 3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
3 hours 20 minutes weekly distributed in
increments of no less than forty minutes
during the student instructional day
Hawaii 45 minutesday 45 minutesday
Kentucky decided at local level up to 2 days decided at local level up to 2 days
Louisiana at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
at least 45 minutes daily or the equivalent
weekly
Minnesota decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
decided at local level or adherence to state
minimum (5 minutes of preparation time
for every 25 minutes of classroom time)
Mississippi minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes a
week for traditional six-period or seven-
period day schedules or per instructional
cycle for modularblock schedule schools
minimum of 25 hours a week
North Carolina state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
state requires teacher planning time to the
extent that supervision of the children and
funding allow
Ohio classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
classroom teachers assigned to a school
with a teacher day of six hours or longer
excluding the lunch period shall include
two hundred minutes per week for these
purposes
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
19
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
20
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
-
Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
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Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
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collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
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OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
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en
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
Oklahoma 3 hours 40 minutes weekly 3 hours 40 minutes weekly
Rhode Island state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
state requires common planning time
though amount is not specified
Tennessee 2 hours 30 minutes per week 2 hours 30 minutes per week
Texas 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks 7 hours 30 minutes every 2 weeks
Virginia at least an average of 30 minutes per day at least an average of 30 minutes per day
West Virginia not less than 40 minutes per day one planning period each day for the
length of usual class period and not less
than 40 minutes
Professional Development Research has shown that much of the professional development teachers receive is ineffective at improving teacher and student performance Few districts offer training that is in alignment with best practices (incorporates active learning supports collaboration provides expert support etc) and teachers are mostly unhappy with the training they receive A recent survey found that 42 percent of teachers say they have little to no influence on the professional development available to them As noted in this ECS report ldquoproviding teachers with ongoing feedback and targeted professional development following evaluations can be an effective strategy to retain teachersrdquo The two resources highlighted below provide research and recommendations for states on how to create more meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers
Effective Teacher Professional Development (Learning Policy Institute 2017) Identifies common elements of effective professional development for teachers and recommends states support evidence-based professional development by among other things 1) evaluating and redesigning the use of time and school schedules to increase opportunities for professional learning and collaboration 2) regularly conducting needs assessments using data from staff surveys to identify areas of professional learning most needed and desired by educators 3) providing technology-facilitated opportunities for professional learning and coaching and 4) providing flexible funding and continuing education units for learning opportunities that include sustained engagement in collaboration mentoring and coaching
No Panacea Diagnosing What Ails Teacher Professional Development Before Reaching for Remedies (New America 2016) Outlines the primary obstacles to effective professional development for teachers and recommends states 1) develop leaders of professional learning at the school district and state system levels
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
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2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
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Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
22
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
2) ensure that evaluation and accountability mechanisms recognize and reward effective professional learning and 3) prioritize professional learning by creating time for teachers to pursue learning throughout the work week and ensuring supports to use that time effectively Some states made strides to improve professional development for teachers in the 2017 legislative session Examples include
Arizona SB 1038 Requires the Department of Education to establish a high-quality teacher professional development pilot program and issue scholarships and grants on a competitive basis to qualified applicants to obtain high-quality teacher professional development from a qualifying postsecondary institution that will support certificated teachers in additional accreditation for high-need content areas
Nevada SB 300 Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for allocation to school districts to carry out a program of peer assistance and review of teachers Provides that a school district that receives the allocation shall provide assistance to teachers in meeting the standards of effective teaching by 1) conducting observations and peer assistance and review and 2) providing information and resources to teachers about strategies for effective teaching AB 77 Requires the State Board to adopt regulations prescribing standards for the professional development training provided to teachers and administrators employed by a school district or charter school Requires the State Board to consider the findings and recommendations made by the Advisory Task Force on Educator Professional Development when adopting such regulations
Some states are exploring micro-credentialing as a way to improve teacher professional development For more information on this approach see this detailed information request response
Another resource is Time for Teachers Leveraging Expanded Time to Strengthen Instruction and Empower Teachers (National Center on Time amp Learning 2015) that includes 7 strategies and local examples of strengthening teacher professional learning such as collaborative lesson planning embedded professional development summer training data analysis individualized coaching and peer observation
3 Instructional time and defining the school day
This year Education Commission of the States updated its 50-state scan of school year and instructional time policies ldquo50 State Comparison Instructional Time Policiesrdquo This database provides state instructional time requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade including days or hours per year hours per day and start to end date parameters when available
Over the past several years when states have amended their school calendar and instructional time policies it is often to include waivers to requirements in the event of extreme weather and natural disasters The following bills relate to more wide-sweeping changes to school calendar and instructional time policy over the past several years
Connecticut HB 7276 (2017) gives local school boards flexibility in adopting the uniform regional school calendar developed by its respective regional education service center (RESC) rather than mandating that they adopt it
Hawaii SB 822 (2015-2016) applies the requirement for a 180 day 1080 hour school year to all school years beginning with the 2016-2017 school year Specifies that the definition of student hours will be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units
Florida HB 7069 (2015) changes the permissible school start date from no earlier than 14 days before Labor Day to no earlier than August 10
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
21
-
Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
22
-
results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
Texas HB 2610 (2015) defines the minimum length of school year as 75600 minutes including intermissions and recesses rather than 180 days It also defines a day of instruction as 420 minutes and prohibits districts from scheduling the last day of school before May 15
South Dakota HB 1137 (2015) excludes passing time between classes from the number of instructional hours required for middle and high school students
4 Teacher to student ratios
Education Commission of the Statesrsquo 50 State Comparison State Kindergarten through Third Grade Policies includes teacher to student ratio requirements for K-3 years Additionally the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) captures the average class size for elementary and secondary classes in 2011-2012 across the states where as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports on the 2015 class sizes and teacher to student ratios around the world (pages 357-358)
Research differs as to the ideal class size to improve student achievement both generally and for the early grades The studies below provide research on class sizes
Class Size What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy (Brookings Institute) finds that research generally shows that reducing large class sizes by 7-10 students can have significant long-term effects on student achievement especially when introduced in the early elementary years for students from low- income households
The Center for Public Educationrsquos Class size and student achievement Research review suggests among other things that class sizes of no more than 18 students per teacher are ideal and stresses the importance of smaller class sizes in the K-3 years
The Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction (National Education Policy Center June 2016) ndash This publication provides an overview of some of the research on class size as well as policy considerations
Reducing Class Sizes in New York City Promise vs Practice (Education Law Center June 2016) ndash This report is an analysis of a class size reduction plan New York City is an interesting case because class size limits were initially imposed in response to a 2003 lawsuit
The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction (Center for American Progress April 2011) ndash This publication addresses the conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of class-size reduction
Cost-Effectiveness of Class Size Reduction
Little research speaks to the cost-effectiveness of class size reduction However there are some key considerations for balancing class size and cost Currently we are not aware of research that compares reducing class sizes or teacher to student ratios to other investments
Smart Class-Size Policies for Lean Times details creative strategies states have used to address class size issues and funding For example Georgiarsquos class size reduction policy was implemented in 2006 however budget pressures made it hard for districts to implement in the 2009-10 school year To alleviate this pressure the State Board of Education granted waivers to districts that could not implement this policy that year Additionally Texas moved away from caps on class size and instead uses class size averages toalleviate district level budget issues
Lessons Learned
States that have implemented class size reductions often provide some flexibility on class sizes or additional funding options in their policies Research indicates the other valuable cost-effective strategies could also strengthen student
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
22
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results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
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State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
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also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
results These include increasing teacher salaries and performance systems using stronger curricular supports or strengthening early learning investments
Wisconsin piloted a class size reduction policy beginning in the 1996-97 school year in 30 schools While the policy continues to gain traction around the state the research indicates that this policy helped certain students more than their peers Specifically kindergarten first grade and African-American students benefited the most from reduced teacher to student ratios
5 Elevating the Teaching Profession
Elevating the teaching profession to be viewed as equal to other professional fields of work is at the forefront of many teachersrsquo and policymakersrsquo agendas Efforts to improve the quality and efficacy of teachers have primarily focused on teacher recruitment retention and evaluation Below we review a few research papers focused on improving the teaching profession and provide links to our recent research on teacher quality
The Learning Landscape is an online resource prepared by the Bellwether Education Partners that provides an assessment of the status of education in the US Chapter Four provides and in-depth review of teacher effectiveness The chapter covers the latest research and high-quality data on who makes up the teacher workforce teacher quality performance and compensation and tenure practices
In a 2018 paper the Center for American Progress reviewed each statersquos ESSA plan looking for state-led and -supported programs - funded by Title II Part A - to recruit prepare and support teachers The report finds that states are focused on recruiting teachers of color improving teacher preparation improving on-boarding and mentoring for new teachers increasing compensation and encouraging career pathways The report is accompanied by an interactive tool to search for examples of initiative to elevate the teaching profession
The Center for American Progress previously published a 2015 report Smart Skilled and Striving Transforming and Elevating the Teaching Profession which notes that teaching has become an increasingly complex profession and argues that the ldquosystems designed to select educate train and support teachers must also change in order to support their efforts to keep pace with new higher expectations for their workrdquo (p 10) The report reviews domestic and international efforts to
Change teacher preparation compensation and working conditions
Prepare teachers for demanding and illustrious careers
Improve licensure standards
The report also includes policy recommendations to support teacher and administrator development
Additional Resources
The 2018 State Teacher Policy Best Practices Guide National Council on Teacher Quality The guide highlights state work across nine education improvement goals that impact teacher quality
The most recent State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality The bi-annual report grades states on their programs and policies to improve teacher quality
No Time to Lose How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State National Conference of State Legislatures
The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics on the number and percentage of public elementary and secondary school teachers who meet state licensing and certification requirements as well as the number of teachers with less than two years of teaching experience
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
23
-
State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
-
also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
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Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
State Examples
ECS tracks state legislation related to teacher recruitment retention and evaluation We recently published three Policy Snapshots which provide an overview of recent legislative action across the states To learn more about efforts other states are making to elevate the teaching profession please see these three reports
Teacher Recruitment
Teacher Development and Advancement
Teacher Evaluations
6 Salary Schedules amp Alternatives
Salary schedules are intended to aid in teacher recruitment and retention but have recently come under
scrutiny for ignoring teacher performance As of March 2016 seventeen states used a statewide teacher
salary schedule ECS has observed state level interest in linking teacher salaries with performance and other
alterations to teacher compensation
Statewide teacher salary schedules are not the only way that states can help to influence teacher pay in
districts According to a 2016 ECS brief
ldquoSome states make use of pay-for-performance programs or diversified pay for teachers in hard to staff
schools or subjects or by providing teachers with pay incentives based on prior work experience There
are other states that have chosen to achieve this goal through the use of minimum starting salaries
Some states do not have salary schedules but require their districts to provide all of their teachers with a
certain minimum amount of pay ndash this is true in Iowa ($33500) and Maine ($30000) New Mexico
requires districts to pay its starting teachers at least $34000 and any teachers who qualify for Level 2
and Level 3 certification are to be paid at least $40000 and $50000 respectively California does not
have a minimum salary schedule but does require its school districts to report their starting and average
teacher pay each yearrdquo
State Examples
In 2014 Alaska passed the Alaska Education Opportunity Act (HB 278) which required the Department of
Administration to propose a salary and benefits schedule for school districts and address teacher tenure The
department partnered with the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research The resulting study
Developed geographic cost differentials for school districts
Developed a base salary and benefit schedule
Outlined superintended duties compensation and responsibilities
Prepared a menu of benefit options and associated costs for school districts
Made recommendations on teacher tenure policies
In 2011 Wisconsin passed Wisconsin Act 10 which eliminated collective bargaining rights but retained teacher compensation bargaining for base pay increases Following the passage of Act 10 some Wisconsin school districts introduced teacher compensation reform initiatives A research study from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews these initiatives and outlines key findings from interviews with district leaders The paper includes key questions to consider as pay systems are revised or reviewed The paper
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
24
-
also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
-
also provides an overview of the two standard compensation practices (single salary schedule and salary supplements) as well as seven popular reform initiatives The seven reform initiatives are
Modifications to the single salary schedule
Performance pay
Knowledge and skills-based pay
Career Levels bands ladders
Competitive pay
Pay for leadership roles
Combined plans
7 Collective Bargaining
According to the National Center for Teaching Quality (NCTQ) 43 states and the District of Columbia either require or permit collective bargaining for teachers while collective bargaining for teachers is illegal in 7 states NCTQ maintains a teacher contract database that provides information about the collective bargaining agreements and state policies across all 50 states The database allows comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as between 145 districts ldquorepresenting the 100 largest districts in the country the largest district in each state and member districts of the Council of Great City Schoolsrdquo It also includes citations for each state where collective bargaining issues are addressed in statute andor case law
In 2011 Education Commission of the States published a 50-state comparison of State Collective Bargaining Policies for Teachers While somewhat dated this report provides 50-state information on collective bargaining policies for teachers including bargaining impasse laws It also includes information on if a collective bargaining law exists who is covered and who is excluded which issues are negotiable ldquoright-to-workrdquo laws and strikes
Additional Resources
A 2018 publication from Bellwether Education Partners on the history and status of teachersrsquo unions
A 2015 paper from ECS reviewing Vergara v California and the surrounding conversations on teacher employment policies
A 2014 report from the Center for Economic Policy and Research Regulation of Public Sector Collective Bargaining in the States which provides a breakdown of permissible collective bargaining activities by state and includes citations
The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy published Arguments and Evidence The Debate over Collective Bargainingrsquos Role in Public Education in 2008 The brief summarizes studies on the effects of collective bargaining and provides a variety of policy perspectives
State Examples
ECS tracks legislation related to collective bargaining To see vetoed or enacted legislation visit our State Policy Tracking Database Filter for issue area ldquoTeachingrdquo then sub-issue area ldquoCollective Bargainingrdquo
Education Commission of the States strives to respond to information requests within 24 hours This document reflects our best efforts but it may not reflect exhaustive research Please let us know if you would like a more comprehensive response Our staff is also available to provide unbiased advice on policy plans consult on proposed legislation and testify at legislative hearings as third party experts
25
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix C Learning Policy InstitutemdashUsing Learning
Time Effectively for Students and Teachers
Using Learning Time
Effectively for Students and Teachers
Dion Burns and Linda Darling-Hammond Learning Policy Institute
Contents
Overview 1
Time and Student Learning 2
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning 3
Time for Teacher Collaboration 5
Equity and Time 7
Innovating School Schedules 8
Redesigning the Use of Time 9
School Schedule Redesign 9
Redesign for Extended Learning Time 10
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time 12
Bibliography 13
Overview
Rethinking time is not a new issue The 1994 report by a National Education Commission on
Time and Learning underscored the importance of organizing schools around student learning
not around time noting ldquoThe first issue is not lsquoHow much time is enoughrsquo but lsquoWhat are we trying to accomplishrsquordquo (NECTL 2005 p 30) The Commission recommended that time be used
in new and better ways so that ldquotime becomes a factor supporting learning not a boundary marking its limitsrdquo
For students having enough of the right kind of learning time can make a substantial difference
in outcomes ndash including reducing inequalities that are often the result of differences in learning
26
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
opportunities outside of schools Having access to high-quality early learning opportunities
when brain development is rapid as well as having access to summer enrichment so that
children continue to experience rich learning opportunities that build brain development and
achievement throughout the year are two examples of how current inequalities can be
substantially disrupted by different uses of time It is also important that learning time be
engaging enriching and empowering so that students benefit optimally from it in terms of
building competence confidence and motivation to continue to learn (Darling-Hammond et al
in press) Enrichment is more productive than remediation in the use of learning time
Time for educators to learn is also critical The deeper learning competencies promoted by the
Washington K-12 Learning Standards since 2014-15 entail concomitant changes in pedagogical
practice This has two clear implications for the use of time
(1) greater within-class instructional time should be devoted to ldquoactiverdquo teaching
practices such as student inquiry and structured collaborative conversations and
(2) more frequent opportunities for teacher professional collaboration are needed to
develop and share standards-aligned instructional practices
Ample research literature identifies that professional learning is most effective in shifting teaching
practices when it is grounded in the actual work of teaching engages teachers in collaboration is
of sustained duration and provides opportunities for observation feedback and coaching
(Darling-Hammond Hyler amp Gardner 2017)
By focusing on the quality of education teachersrsquo non-instructional time ndash collaborative lesson
planning and learning meeting with students and parents observing experienced teachers
student-focused peer conversations lesson study - also becomes understood as supporting
student learning not a deviation from the school day (NECTL 2005)
The redesign of time holds promise for improved equity Redesign should be informed by
several key principles centered on a coherent approach to improving student learning taking a
whole-child approach expanding time for educators and incorporating community partners
Redesign entails shifts in a broad number of factors and should be informed by the collection and
analysis of key data to support implementation decisions
Time and Student Learning
There is large variation internationally in the number of compulsory school hours Among
OECD countries these range from a total of about 750 hours per year at the lower secondary
level in countries such as Lithuania Slovenia and Sweden to nearly 1200 hours a year in
27
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
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Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Denmark and Columbia The US requires that students attend school for about 1000 hours per
year well above the OECD average at each level of school (OECD 2017 p 345)
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower Secondary Upper Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD Average 800 913 967
A larger number of total school hours does not correlate with relative achievement on PISA (Van
Damme 2014) In fact high-performing countries such as Finland Korea Japan Estonia
Belgium and Germany all have fewer than average total instructional hours (OECD 2017 p
334) While additional hours of private after school instruction may be a factor in achievement in
a few countries (eg Korea Japan) this is not the case in many others such as Finland and
Belgium The relationship between learning time and educational achievement is complex with
the quality of time impacted by many variables suggesting that ldquohowrdquo time is used may be more important than total time (OECD 2013 2014a Silva 2007)
Evidence from both neuroscience and learning research in the US shows that the amount of
brain development and learning are associated with the quality of interactions ndash with
opportunities for inquiry and interactive exchanges a critical component of both In addition
learning is enhanced by having rich materials to manipulate and intellectually engaging and
challenging tasks to undertake with strategic support (Darling-Hammond et al in press) Good
nutrition adequate sleep and frequent opportunities for physical activity all support brain
development and learning (Pellegrini amp Bohn 2005 Pellegrini Kato Blatchford amp Baines
2002) Finally the human brain learns more productively in a climate of positive relationships
with low levels of threat and high levels of emotional support (Darling-Hammond et al in
press) Thus additional time will be most productively used if students are engaged in these
kinds of enriched instructional settings that support the development of the whole child
Schools in high-achieving countries tend to focus on strategic inquiry-based learning aimed at
critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization They also tend to be equitably resourced
providing additional time and support to students that need it Among Finnish students in grades
1-9 for example around 30 receive some form of ldquospecial supportrdquo based on their learning needs at a given moment in time (Hammerness Ahtiainen amp Sahlberg 2017) Additionally in
Finland most lessons consist of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of recess for every hour of
the school day (Hammerness et al 2017)
Time and Teachersrsquo Instruction and Learning
In order to offer this kind of instruction teachers need time for planning However teachers have
less time for planning and the other tasks of teaching than those in other countries Teachers
28
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
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Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
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60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
in the United States spend far more of their time teaching than their colleagues in other countries
Lower secondary teachers in the United States spent nearly 1000 hours a year teaching among the
highest in the OECD (OECD 2017 p 378) US teachers also have the highest number of weekly
instructional hours according to the OECDrsquos Teaching and Learning International Survey
(TALIS) of more than 100000 lower secondary teachers across 37 jurisdictions Teachers in the
United States taught around 27 hours a week the largest among jurisdictions surveyed (OECD
2014b) The average number of weekly instructional hours was 19 about 8 hours less than the
average US teacher Teachers in other countries use this time for individual and collaborative
planning and learning action research and lesson study and observing one another teach as well
as meeting individually with parents and students and grading student work
Source OECD (2014) Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and
Learning Paris France OECD Publishing httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
In addition the ratio of scheduled planning to teaching time for US teachers was among the
lowest of jurisdictions surveyed at 16 minutes per instructional hour compared to an
international average of 22 mins and 29 minutes in high-ranking Singapore (Burns amp Darling-
29
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Hammond 2014) US data support these findings The 2012 Metlife teacher survey found that
around half of all teachers had one hour a week or less of teacher collaboration time (Markow
Macia amp Lee 2013 Strauss 2013) Likewise a review of US teacher contracts in 145 districts
(including the nationrsquos 60 largest) found that the most common amount of teachersrsquo specified
planning time was 45 minutes a day The same review found that 57 of these districts did not
address dedicated time for professional collaboration in teacher contracts (Nittler 2016)
The large number of instructional hours for US teachers constrains the remaining time available
in the school day for the many other activities that comprise teaching US teachers who were
surveyed reported spending around the same total number of hours each week as the TALIS
average engaged in lesson preparation (72 hours) dialogue with colleagues (30 hours)
correcting work (49 hours) student counseling (24 hours) parent communication (16) and
school management (16) US teachers spent more hours than the TALIS average in sports and
extracurricular activities (36 hours) and other tasks (70 hours) (OECD 2014b pp 387ndash388)
Not counting extracurricular activities this 277 hours added to the 27 hours of classroom
teaching amounts to over 54 hours of work time weekly
And indeed according to a report from Scholastic and the Bill amp Melinda Gates Foundation
called Primary Sources Americarsquos Teachers on the Teaching Profession US teachers work 10
hours and 40 minutes a day on average or a 53-hour work week far above the hours in their
formal contracts In addition to the 75 hours in a typical contract day teachers are at school on
average an additional 90 minutes beyond the school day for mentoring providing after-school
help for students attending staff meetings and collaborating with peers Teachers then spend
another 95 minutes at home grading preparing classroom activities and doing other job-related
tasks The workday is even longer for teachers who advise extracurricular clubs and coach sports
mdash11 hours and 20 minutes on average
These tallies demonstrate that many of these activities take place outside of the scheduled school
day in the late afternoons evenings and weekends
Time for Teacher Collaboration
Time for teacher professional collaboration is central to school and system improvement and can
contribute to teacher effectiveness and retention Researchers identify developing teachersrsquo collective capacity as key to continuous school improvement and system development (Hargreaves
amp Fullan 2012) This is supported by quantitative research that find that peer learning among
teachers is among the strongest predictors of student achievement growth (Jackson amp Bruegmann
2009) Further research finds that teachers are more effective ndash and increase their effectiveness to a
greater extent over time -- when they work in collegial environments (Kraft amp Papay 2014)
30
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
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Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
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Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Other research finds that teacher professional learning is most likely to be effective when it is
collaborative and job-embedded of sustained duration and with opportunities for feedback and
reflection (Darling-Hammond Hyler et al 2017) In addition greater frequency of teacher
professional collaboration is associated with increased teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(OECD 2014b) which are associated with higher retention and greater effectiveness (Darling-
Hammond Chung and Frelow date) Collaboration can help buffer against the emotional
exhaustion that can lead to teacher burnout (Skaalvik amp Skaalvik 2011)
Teacher turnover incurs often unacknowledged costs on districts - estimated at around $20000
per urban teacher who leaves and must be replaced - and is deleterious to the development of a
productive working culture In the United States annual teacher turnover is around 16 half of
which is due to attrition that is teachers leaving the professional altogether (Carver-Thomas amp
Darling-Hammond 2017) In Finland Singapore and Ontario Canada annual attrition rates
average between 3 and 4 most of which are due to retirements (Darling-Hammond Burns
et al 2017) Developing collaborative working environments that emphasize professional
learning is shown to have a positive influence on teacher retention (Futernick 2007 Ingersoll amp
Strong 2011 Podolsky Kini Bishop amp Darling-Hammond 2016)
Time for teacher professional collaboration is a characteristic of high-performing education
systems (Darling-Hammond Burns et al 2017) In some countries teachersrsquo schedules include
significant blocks of non-instructional time allowing teachers to conduct the other work of
teaching Below is an example schedule over two weeks of an experienced teacher from a regular
Singaporean high school (Low Goodwin amp Snyder 2017) The orange blocks are face-to-face
instructional time while those in green represent time the teacher may use flexibly for lesson
planning and professional collaboration
31
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
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Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
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educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
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Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
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40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Experienced teachers (ET) at this school spend around 185 (40) of their 4625 weekly working
hours with students Beginning teachers (BT) and senior teachers (ST) have reduced teaching
assignments to create additional time for mentorship
Source Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in
a Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and-teacher-time-report-final_0pdf
Equity and Time
High-poverty schools often experience lower quality resources than low-poverty schools Time is
no exception Students in high-poverty schools are more likely to face greater loss of instructional
time than their peers in low-poverty schools The redesign of time can be part of a broader
resource equity strategy to provide equal access and opportunity to learn for all students
Students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience economic and social
stressors that can interrupt learning (Jensen 2013 Mirra amp Rogers 2015) and to attend schools
with insufficient resources to support learning A multi-year study of time in 783 Californian
schools found that high-poverty schools (75-100 free or reduced-price lunch) lost more class
instructional time due to interruptions and institutional challenges (177 vs 127 mins per class)
than low-poverty schools (0-25 FRL) and lost almost ten more instructional days each year
(223 vs 126) due to teacher absences emergency lockdowns and preparation for standardized
tests (Rogers Mirra Seltzer amp Jun 2014) During recent budget cuts districts serving students
from low-income families were most likely to reduce the number of school days in order to make
32
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
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Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
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Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
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students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
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Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
ends meet These losses of instructional time compound over time and represent an opportunity
gap
Teachers in high-poverty schools also often have less time for instructional planning and
learning They spend substantially more time than their peers supporting studentsrsquo social and
emotional needs and covering classes for colleagues among other things (Rogers et al 2014)
The authors conclude that ldquolearning time currently varies in a way that favors those already advantagedrdquo (Rogers et al 2014 p 19)
The loss of instructional time for students from low-income families is particularly problematic
given that wealthier families are able to invest more private resource in afterschool tutoring and
enrichment activities that support learning The loss of collaborative planning and learning time
for their teachers is also particularly problematic given that there are greater needs that can
benefit from shared learning and problem solving in these schools and teachers are more likely
to feel overwhelmed and burnt out when they are not supported
Innovating School Schedules
There are many options for redesigning school time Some involve the innovative use of time
within the existing school day while others opt for extending the school day andor school year
Better learning time and especially expanded opportunities for deeper learning is the purpose of
innovation in each case Redesign often involves increased teacher collaborative time to support
high quality lessons and attend to continuous school improvement As one report remarked ldquoThe amount of time spent in school is much less important than how the available time is spent and on
which subject what methods of teaching and learning are used how strong the curriculum is and
how good the teachers arerdquo (OECD 2014a)
Some innovative uses of time include
- Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
- Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
- Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
- Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
- Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for internships or flexible
study
- Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team work rather than
according to subject area
- Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust period length
(OECD 2013 pp 83ndash86)
33
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
Bibliography
Alexander K L Entwisle D R amp Olson L S (2007) Lasting consequences of the summer learning
gap American Sociological Review 72(2) 167ndash180
Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale20Teacher20Time20Final pdf
Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilespublicationsteaching-around-world-what- can-
talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgsitesdefaultfilesproduct- filesTeacher_Turnover_REPORTpdf
Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgproducteffective-teacher-professional-development- report
Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University Retrieved from
httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
httpswwwwestedorgwp-
contentuploads201611139941242532061TeacherRetention_Futernick07-3pdf
Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
38
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
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cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Redesigning the Use of Time
Research on school reform suggests the redesign of time should be centered on several equity-
oriented principles
- School days are redesigned to provide students with significantly more and better
learning time
- Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and development opportunities
- Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning and
more effective teaching
- Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
- Schools engage families and integrate community partnerships (Del Razo Saunders Reneacutee
Loacutepez amp Ullucci 2014 pp 8ndash9)
The authors further outline four phases of implementation ldquocreating and sustaining the
conditions for more and better learning time ensuring equitable access to and implementation of
more and better learning time preparing students for college career and civic life scaling uprdquo (Del Razo et al 2014) At each phase data indicators at each of system school and student
levels should be collected and analyzed to inform improvements in student learning including
both academic and social and emotional development
School Schedule Redesign
Recent research in the United States has looked at four innovative ways schools can reorganize
their schedules to provide greater opportunities for teacher professional collaboration (Snyder amp
Bae 2017) They found that redesign began with a clear philosophy of teaching and learning and
reorganized schedules accordingly For example at Hillsdale High in San Mateo CA the
reorganization of schedules was part of a broader restructuring of a large high school into several
small learning communities and underpinned by a philosophy of shared decision-making and
building strong student-teacher relationships (Bae 2017)
An example teacher schedule from this school is shown below By using shorter periods on some
days (Monday Wednesday and Friday) and expanded block schedules on others (Tuesday and
Thursday) the school was able to create additional time for both subject-level professional
learning communities and advisory collaborations to discuss individual student learning needs
while simultaneously creating time for engaging in deeper learning (Bae 2017)
In addition to general changes in the teacher schedule it is important to think about changes in
use of time for specific teachers For examples reductions in teaching obligations for beginning
teachers as is the case in Singapore and many other nations with effective new teacher induction
programs has been identified along with coaching from a mentor in the same field as one of the
predictors of greater effectiveness and retention in teaching (Ingersoll amp Strong 2011) Mentor
teachers and others who assist colleagues also need changes to their teaching schedules
34
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilespublicationsteaching-around-world-what- can-
talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgsitesdefaultfilesproduct- filesTeacher_Turnover_REPORTpdf
Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
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httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgproducteffective-teacher-professional-development- report
Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
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httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
httpswwwwestedorgwp-
contentuploads201611139941242532061TeacherRetention_Futernick07-3pdf
Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
38
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Source Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale Teacher Time Finalpdf
Redesign for Extended Learning Time
Other approaches have sought to use extended learning time (Saunders de Velasco amp Oakes
2017) Given that low-income students are less likely to have access to the range of enrichment
activities of their more affluent peers such approaches are necessarily equity oriented
35
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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gap American Sociological Review 72(2) 167ndash180
Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale20Teacher20Time20Final pdf
Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilespublicationsteaching-around-world-what- can-
talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University Retrieved from
httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
38
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
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statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
According to one set of studies by high school as much as two- thirds of the difference in
achievement between students from affluent and low-income families may be the cumulative
result of summer learning loss for those who lack year-round enrichment and learning
opportunities (Alexander Entwistle amp Olson 2007) September to June progress is similar
across socioeconomic groups but children from many low-income families lose achievement
during the summer
Extending learning time is one way to address these gaps Before- and after-school and summer
programs can provide expanded learning opportunities for students Examples of the array of out-
of-school time (OST) enrichment activities include additional academic instruction mentoring
and hands-on engaging learning experiences in music art and athletics Research consistently
documents the benefits of OST enrichment Students attending OST programs show
greater academic gains when they attend more frequently and over a longer duration in programs
with high-quality instruction (Oakes Maier amp Daniel 2017)
In a meta-analysis of 93 summer programs researchers found positive impacts on knowledge
and skills for students from middle-income and low-income families from programs focused on
both remediation and enrichment (Cooper et al 2000) The strongest effects were found for
smaller programs and those that provided more individualized and small-group instruction
However even the largest programs showed positive effects A review of effects for at-risk
students found stronger outcomes for programs of longer duration and those with both social and
academic foci than for those that were academic alone (Lauer et al 2006) Furthermore as in
other contexts programs featuring tutoring in a field such as reading had very substantial effects
Many of these extended learning time initiatives are associated with ldquoCommunity Schools
which integrate a range of services on school campuses These can include medical dental and
mental health services which can boost attendance by reducing the amount of class time missed
by students for their own health appointments or those of family members Other services such
as specialist literacy STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) dance and
other enrichment activities can be integrated into the hours traditionally used by afterschool
activities By fully incorporating these services into the schoolrsquos offerings and schedule and
supported by community-based organizations learning time can be differently distributed
throughout the school day creating time for teacher professional learning and collaborative
planning (Fehrer amp Leos-Urbel 2017)
Similarly Linked Learning or Career Connected Learning models that connect schools with
local businesses and colleges to both provide students with college- and career-linked learning in
school with enriching internships out of school These new uses of time for students that provide
authentic work-based experiences have been found to improve achievement and graduation
36
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
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Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
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Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
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Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
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Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
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Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
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Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
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Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
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Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
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Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
rates while also freeing up time for teacher planning while students are outside of school in their
internship placements Linked Learning approaches also design new schedules for in-school time
to create block periods that allow time for inquiry-based and other deeper learning strategies
(Hoachlander McGlawn amp Stam 2017)
Extending quality learning time holds potential for improving outcomes for especially
disadvantaged learners However researchers also note that an equity-oriented approach should
encourage enrichment activities for disadvantaged learners alongside their more advantaged peers
to allow for the development of social networks that are critical to providing opportunities in the
broader society (Gaacutendara 2017)
Policy Issues in the Organization of Time
There are many policy considerations in the redesign of time These may include trade-offs
related to the quantity and type of staffing including pupil-teacher ratios and the balance of
administrative and paraprofessional vs teaching staff Changes to staffing time will require
changes to teaching contracts and thus coordination with teacher associations These policy
issues can be taken up in another subsequent memo if desired
37
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gap American Sociological Review 72(2) 167ndash180
Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale20Teacher20Time20Final pdf
Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilespublicationsteaching-around-world-what- can-
talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgsitesdefaultfilesproduct- filesTeacher_Turnover_REPORTpdf
Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgproducteffective-teacher-professional-development- report
Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University Retrieved from
httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
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contentuploads201611139941242532061TeacherRetention_Futernick07-3pdf
Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
38
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
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final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
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playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
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in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Bibliography
Alexander K L Entwisle D R amp Olson L S (2007) Lasting consequences of the summer learning
gap American Sociological Review 72(2) 167ndash180
Bae S (2017) Itrsquos about time Organizing schools for teacher collaboration and learning (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesHillsdale20Teacher20Time20Final pdf
Burns D amp Darling-Hammond L (2014) Teaching around the world What can TALIS tell us
Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilespublicationsteaching-around-world-what- can-
talis-tell-us_3pdf
Carver-Thomas D amp Darling-Hammond L (2017) Teacher turnover Why it matters and what we can
do about it Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgsitesdefaultfilesproduct- filesTeacher_Turnover_REPORTpdf
Cooper H Charlton K Valentine J C Muhlenbruck L amp Borman G D (2000) Making the most of
summer school A meta-analytic and narrative review Monographs of the
Society for Research in Child Development 65(1) 1ndash127
Darling-Hammond L Burns D Campbell C Goodwin A L Hammerness K Low E L
hellip Zeichner K (2017) Empowered Educators How Leading Nations Design Systems for Teaching
Quality San Francisco CA Jossey-Bass
Darling-Hammond L Hyler M amp Gardner M (2017) Effective Teacher Professional Development
Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute Retrieved from
httpslearningpolicyinstituteorgproducteffective-teacher-professional-development- report
Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for
school equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University Retrieved from
httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED546772pdf
Fehrer K amp Leos-Urbel J (2017) More and better learning in community schools Lessons from
Oakland In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 35ndash51) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Futernick K (2007) A possible dream Retaining California teachers so all students learn
Sacramento CA Center for Teaching Quality California State University Retrieved from
httpswwwwestedorgwp-
contentuploads201611139941242532061TeacherRetention_Futernick07-3pdf
Gaacutendara P (2017) English learners immigrant students and the challenge of time In M Saunders J
R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of educational equity Cambridge
MA Harvard Education Press
Hammerness K Ahtiainen R amp Sahlberg P (2017) Empowered Educators How High-
Performing Systems Shape Teaching Quality in Finland San Francisco CA Jossey- Bass
Hargreaves A amp Fullan M (2012) Professional capital Transforming teaching in every school
Teachers College Press
38
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
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the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
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e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Hoachlander G McGlawn T amp Stam B (2017) Linked Learning Making the best of time for all
students In M Saunders J R de Velasco amp J Oakes (Eds) Learning time In pursuit of
educational equity (pp 89ndash109) Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Ingersoll R M amp Strong M (2011) The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning
Teachers A Critical Review of the Research Review of Educational Research 81(2) 201ndash233
httpsdoiorg1031020034654311403323
Jackson C K amp Bruegmann E (2009) Teaching students and teaching each other The
importance of peer learning for teachers National Bureau of Economic Research Retrieved
from httpwwwnberorgpapersw15202
Jensen E (2013) How poverty affects classroom engagement Educational Leadership 70(8) 24ndash30
Kraft M A amp Papay J P (2014) Can professional environments in schools promote teacher
development Explaining heterogeneity in returns to teaching experience Educational
Evaluation and Policy Analysis 36(4) 476ndash500
Lauer P A Akiba M Wilkerson S B Apthorp H S Snow D amp Martin-Glenn M L (2006)
Out-of-school-time programs A meta-analysis of effects for at-risk students Review of
Educational Research 76(2) 275ndash313
Low E L Goodwin A L amp Snyder J (2017) Focused on Learning Student and Teacher Time in a
Singapore School (Time Matters Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford
CA Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesscope-singapore-student-and- teacher-time-report-
final_0pdf
Markow D Macia L amp Lee H (2013) The MetLife survey of the American teacher
Challenges for school leadership New York NY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Retrieved from httpsfilesericedgovfulltextED542202pdf
Mirra N amp Rogers J (2015) The negative impact of community stressors on learning time Examining
inequalities between California high schools Voices in Urban Education 40 15ndash17
NECTL (2005) Prisoners of time Reprint of the 1994 report of the National Education Commission on
Time and Learning US Government Printing Office Washington DC
Nittler K (2016 July) How much time do teachers get to plan and collaborate Retrieved July 15 2018
from httpswwwnctqorgblogJuly-2016-How-much-time-do-teachers-get- to-plan-and-
collaborate
Oakes J Maier A amp Daniel J (2017) Community Schools An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable
School Improvement Boulder CO National Education Policy Center and Palo Alto CA Learning
Policy Institute
OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing Retrieved from
httpswwwoecd-ilibraryorgeducationinnovative-learning- environments_9789264203488-
en
OECD (2014a) How much time do primary and lower secondary students spend in the classroom
(Education indicators in focus No 22) Paris France Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development Retrieved from httpwwwoecdorgeducationskills-beyond-
schoolEDIF202014--N2220(eng)pdf
OECD (2014b) TALIS 2013 results An international perspective on teaching and learning
OECD Publishing Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg1017879789264196261-en
39
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
Retrieved from httpdxdoiorg101787eag-2017-en
Pellegrini A D amp Bohn C M (2005) The role of recess in childrenrsquos cognitive performance and school
adjustment Educational Researcher 34(1) 13ndash19
Pellegrini A D Kato K Blatchford P amp Baines E (2002) A short-term longitudinal study of childrenrsquos
playground games across the first year of school implications for social competence and adjustment
to school American Educational Research Journal 39(4) 991ndash1015
Podolsky A Kini T Bishop J amp Darling-Hammond L (2016) Solving the teacher shortage How to
attract and retain excellent educators Palo Alto CA Learning Policy Institute
Retrieved October 29 2017
Rogers J Mirra N Seltzer M amp Jun J (2014) Itrsquos about Time Learning Time and Educational Opportunity in California High Schools Los Angeles CA The Institute for Democracy Education
and Access University of California Los Angeles Retrieved from
httpsideagseisuclaeduprojectsits-about-timeIts20About20Timepdf
Saunders M de Velasco J R amp Oakes J (Eds) (2017) Learning time In pursuit of educational
equity Cambridge MA Harvard Education Press
Scholastic (2013) Primary Sources Americas Teachers on the Teaching Profession NY Scholastic
Silva E (2007) On the clock Rethinking the way schools use time Washington DC Education Sector
Retrieved from
httpswwwnaesporgsitesdefaultfilesresources1A_New_Day_for_Learning_Resour
cesMaking_the_CaseOn_the_Clock_Rethinking_the_Way_Schools_Use_Timepdf
Skaalvik E M amp Skaalvik S (2011) Teacher job satisfaction and motivation to leave the teaching profession
Relations with school context feeling of belonging and emotional exhaustion Teaching and Teacher
Education 27(6) 1029ndash1038 httpsdoiorg101016jtate201104001
Snyder J amp Bae S (2017) Teachersrsquo time Collaborating for learning teaching and leading (Time Matters
Teacher Collaboration for Learning and Leading) Stanford CA Stanford Center for Opportunity
Policy in Education Retrieved from
httpsedpolicystanfordedusitesdefaultfilesTeachers2720Time20Cross20Cas
e20Finalpdf
Strauss V (2013) What teachers need and reformers ignore time to collaborate Retrieved July 30 2018
from httpswwwwashingtonpostcomnewsanswer- sheetwp20130411what-teachers-need-and-
reformers-ignore-time-to-collaborate
Van Damme D (2014 May 13) Is more time spent in the classroom helpful for learning
Retrieved July 30 2018 from httpoecdeducationtodayblogspotcom201405is-more- time-spent-
in-classroom-helpfulhtml
40
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix D Learning Policy Institute PresentationmdashTime Learning and Equity
Time learning and equity
for students and teachers in Washington
41
Linda Darling-Hammond President and CEO Dion Burns Senior Researcher
August 22nd 2018
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
The first issue is not lsquoHow
much time is enoughrsquo but ldquo What are we trying to
accomplishrsquordquo
mdashNational Education Commission
on Time and Learning (2005)
42
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Goals and considerations
A teaching and learning system
Focused on deeper learning competencies
Offering equitable opportunities for student learning
Supporting continuous improvement within
classrooms schools and systemwide
Enabling collaborative teaching environments
43
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Time for student learning
44
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Student learning time in
international context
Number of Annual Hours of Compulsory Education
Primary Lower
Secondary
Upper
Secondary
United States 970 1019 1034
OECD
Average
800 913 967
Source OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
45
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Time and learning outcomes
PISA mathematics vs total instructional hours
PIS
A m
ath
em
atics s
co
re
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
OECD average United States
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
Total school hours compulsory education
Sources OECD (2017) Education at a Glance 2017 OECD Indicators Paris OECD Publishing
amp OECD (2016) Results from PISA Paris OECD Publishing
46
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Learning time and outcomes
Complex relationship many variables bull Child welfare ndash food housing health security
bull Early learning opportunities
bull Nature of learning opportunities
How time is used matters
Whole child development amp support Brain development related to secure relationships
Physical activity
Language music art (symbol systems)
High supports low stress
High-quality classroom interactions
Rich inquiry-based learning opportunities 47
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Extended learning time models
Summer Learning
bull Enrichment athletics and engaging academics
bull Small group sizes strong supportive relationships
Community Schools
Integrate community services and resources into school campuses
Integrated student supports
Expanded learning time
Family and community engagement
Collaborative leadership and practices
Linked Learning (Career Connected Learning)
Connect schools with local businesses and colleges
Authentic work-based experiences and internships
Real-world connected applications
Improved student engagement and outcomes 48
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Time for teacher collaboration and
learning 49
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Time for teacher learning
Time redesign amp teacher professional
collaboration
Teachersrsquo collective capacity the lsquorightrsquo driver of system improvement
Teachers are more effective in collegial environments
Collaborative professional environments can offset
teacher burnout and attrition
Non-instructional time within the school day supports
collaboration 50
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Number of instructional hours
Hours spent on teaching
268
206
193
186
171
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
United States Chile
Alberta (Canada) Brazil
Mexico Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Estonia Portugal Finland
Slovak Republic England (UK)
Croatia Average
Latvia Flanders (Belgium)
Iceland Denmark
Korea Spain
Poland France
Australia Bulgaria
Serbia Israel
Czech Republic Japan
Sweden Italy
Singapore Malaysia
Netherlands Cyprus
Romania Norway
51
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Experienced teacher Singapore
Flexible time for
lesson planning and
collaboration
Whole staff
professional learning
52
Non-instructional time creates leeway for planning and collaboration
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Senior teacher Singapore
Senior teachers have additional time for mentoring and research
53
Mentoring beginning
teachers
PLC and action
research time
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Teacher professional collaboration
Source OECD Talis 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning OECD Publishing 54
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Transforming time equitably
55
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Redesigning the use of time
Principles for equitable redesign of time
Schools provide students with well-rounded learning and
development opportunities
Educatorsrsquo time is reinvented in and out of schools to support their learning planning collaboration and more
effective teaching
Programs use a whole-schoolevery-child approach
Schools engage families and integrate community
partnerships
Source Del Razo J L Saunders M Reneacutee M Loacutepez R M amp Ullucci K (2014) Leveraging time for school
equity Indicators to measure more and better learning time Providence RI Annenberg Institute for School Reform
at Brown University
56
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
US example Hillsdale HS CA
Small learning communities model teachers engage in
subject-level and ldquohouserdquo meetings
57
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Options in the use of time
Some innovative uses of time include
Shorter school days teaching longer periods of fewer subjects
Using class periods of different periods for different grade levels
Allowing schedules to shift over a longer cycle (eg ten-day rotation)
Giving students greater flexibility in the use of longer class periods
Shifting to a four-day week of longer class time with a day free for
internships or flexible study
Organizing time according to core instruction personal work and team
work rather than according to subject area
Eliminating school bells giving teachers greater flexibility to adjust
period length
Source OECD (2013) Innovative learning environments Paris France OECD Publishing
58
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Questions Email dpburnslearningpolicyinstituteorg
59
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Learning Policy Institute Resources
Reports learningpolicyinstituteorgreports
Sign up for updates bitlyLPIupdates
Follow LPI on Twitter LPI_Learning
60
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix E CWU Teacher Time Study How Washington
Public School Teachers Spend Their Work Days
61
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix F Danielsonrsquos Framework for Teaching (2011)
Rubrics by Washington State
Note Only Domains 1 and 4 were shared with Task Force members
62
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix G Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary
Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff
Table 1 Compensation Technical Working Group Proposed Salary Allocation Model for Certificated Instructional Staff1
Inflated to School Year 2018-2019 Salary
ResidencyInitial Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing Certificate
ProfessionalContinuing with NBPTS Certificate
Year of Teaching Minimum Years of
Experience Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced
Degree Bachelorrsquos
Degree Advanced Degree
1st 0
$55462 10000
$59899 10800
2nd 1
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 4
$66554 12000
$71879 12960
$71879 12960
$77630 13997
6th 5
7th 6
8th 7
9th 8
10th+ 9+ $79865 14400
$86254 15552
$86254 15552
$93154 16796
Note Movement on the salary schedule from ResidentialInitial Certification to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns requires attainment of a Professional or Continuing Certificate through the Washington Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB) and a minimum of 4 years of experience Within the ProfessionalContinuing Certification columns a second salary increase occurs after nine years of experience with retention of the ProfessionalContinuing Certificate Years of experience represent the earliest progression to the ProfessionalContinuing Certification column on this model the actual amount of time for an individual to attain the Professional or Continuing Certificate may vary from 3 to 9 years
Inflation Inflation (Seattle CPI)2
2011-2012 -
2012-2013 250
2013-2014 120
2014-2015 190
2015-2016 090
2016-2017 230
2017-2018 330
2018-2019 360
Compounded Inflation for Grid 10000 10250 10120 10312 10405 10644 1Compensation Techincal Work Group Final Report is posted here httpwwwk12wausCompensationdefaultaspx 2As published by BLS CPI Historical Table - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA November 2019 httpswwwblsgovregionswestsubjectshtmtab-1
10996 11392
Base Value Type in Compounded Inflation from chart above
Type Value Here $48687 11392
New Inflated Base $55462
63
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
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under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix H Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP
Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines
Table 2 Average Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS) Salary Using LEAP Legislative Conference Budget Salary Grid Guidelines Preliminary S275 SY 2018-19 Total Salary All Sources
Education Experience
Years of Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45
MA+90 OR
PhD
0 56057 51848 54501 56156 65298 NA 67236 66474 78913
1
2
3
4
5 59994 58125 59093 62592 69198 NA 70815 72864 77421
6
7
8 75055
9 65662
10 69519
11
12 76760
13
14
15
16 or more 91384 98858 105764 101547 103750
Sources and Assumptions 1 LEAP Document 1 is referenced in the Legislative Conference Budget and also posted here httpleaplegwagovleapbudgetleapdocs2017L1pdf 2 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 SY Preliminary submissions are based on a districts year outlook after their first three months
payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data has 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97 of the total CIS employees
3 For guidelines on reporting instructions used to determine where CIS employees fall within the salary grid refer to the reporting instructions found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
64
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Appendix I Teacher Compensation in Salary Grid Format
Table 3 Base Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2017-18
After H2SSB 6362 Base Salary 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 60328 $ 77069 28
124 $ 63326 $ 85313 35
118 $ 60318 $ 79553 32
112 $ 60833 $ 80590 32
106 $ 60342 $ 76265 26
100 $ 59495 $ 71663 20
Table 4 Supplemental Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Supplemental Pay 2018-19
Percent Year over Year Increase
(Decrease)
Statewide Average $ 14984 $ 7348 -51
124 $ 25105 $ 15273 -39
118 $ 19798 $ 9774 -51
112 $ 15547 $ 6752 -57
106 $ 13320 $ 6028 -55
100 $ 8685 $ 4424 -49
Table 5 Total Final Salary Year over Year Comparison (All Sources)
Regionalization Before H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2017-18 After H2SSB 6362
Total Salary 2018-19 Percent Year over
Year Increase
Statewide Average $ 75311 $ 84417 12
124 $ 88431 $ 100586 14
118 $ 80116 $ 89327 11
112 $ 76380 $ 87342 14
106 $ 73662 $ 82293 12
100 $ 68179 $ 76087 12
Sources and Assumptions
1 All data is from preliminary S275 reporting for the 2018-19 School Year Preliminary submissions are based on a
districts full year outlook after their first three months payroll snapshot As of 112918 when this data was
pulled OSPI is still receiving submissions This data includes 95 of districts submitted and approximately 97
of the total CIS employees
2 The S275 Personnel Reporting system does not delinate a revenue stream therefore all sources of funding are
included for base supplemental and final contracts
3 In order for an accurate comparison Preliminary SY 2017-18 S275 data was used instead of Final S275 data
4 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
base contract assignments are all salaried assignments that do not meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
5 According to S275 Personnel Reporting Handbook found here httpwwwk12waussafsINSPER1718phasp
supplemental contract assignments are all salaried assignments that meet the criteria of RCW 28A400200 (4)
They should be issued for a measurable and deliverable product or service
6 Total Final Salary includes all salary earned by an individual from all sources this includes NBPTS bonuses when
known
65
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-
Except where otherwise noted this work by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is licensed
under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Please make sure permission has been received to use all elements of this publication (images charts text etc) that
are not created by OSPI staff grantees or contractors This permission should be displayed as an attribution
statement in the manner specified by the copyright holder It should be made clear that the element is one of the
ldquoexcept where otherwise notedrdquo exceptions to the OSPI open license For additional information please visit the OSPI
Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion
color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to
the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
Download this material in PDF at httpk12wausLegisGovReportsaspx This material is available in alternative
format upon request Contact the Resource Center at 888-595-3276 TTY 360-664-3631 Please refer to this
document number for quicker service 19-0004
e
Chris Reykdal bull State Superintendent Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building bull PO Box 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200
66
- School Day Task Force Report
- Appendix D Learning Policy Institute-Time Learning and Equity
-